- present tense form of contaminate (3rd person singular).
contaminates
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Cyclospora is a parasite that contaminates leafy greens, berries and herbs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
“If a worker contaminates lettuce, that lettuce will likely be eaten before it becomes infectious,” Todd said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
He said other contaminates — food waste, dyes, adhesives, etc. — could also potentially cause problems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2024
Water shortages are not new, but many countries, especially in the global south, are experiencing climate change-related intense drought and flooding that contaminates water sources.
From BBC ● May 27, 2024
The use of imperfectly sterilized milk, or dirty utensils soon contaminates it; overripening is likely to injure the flavor.
From Outlines of dairy bacteriology A concise manual for the use of students in dairying by Edwin George Hastings
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